<p>Jane and I will be cycling from London Marble Arch to The Arc de Triomphe in Paris&nbsp;next June again as part of a team that is helping to raise awareness&nbsp;of Kidney Cancer for the James Whale Fund. &nbsp;As a Kidney cancer survivor I have a strong personal interest in this.&nbsp; We're looking for as much sponsorshop as possible.</p> <p>It's a great event and we're really looking forward to doing it for a second time (well, 3 for me)!&nbsp; Anyone who wants to join in then please let me know, or call me on +44 7900 244666.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information on the ride or if you want to ride yourself goto this web-site:</p> <p><a href="http://www.archtoarc.com">The Official Arch to Arc Web-site</a></p> <p>I was lucky in that my Kidney Cancer was caught early enough and treated by removing the offending Kidney and a few other bits and bobs that they found lying around, and for me, with any luck that should be it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Others aren't so lucky.</p> <p>Every year around 3700 people die of this disease in the UK and&nbsp;about 7000 are diagnosed.&nbsp; Kidney Cancer is the 8th most prevelant cancer and yet little is known about it and it is treated as a rarer cancer.&nbsp; We are seeking to change this by raising awareness and allerting people to the symptoms and encouraging them to see their doctors.</p> <p>Over the last 10 years there has been a 22% increase in the number of diagnosed cases. Worryingly, over one in ten (11%) people who have experienced blood in their urine, an early symptom of kidney cancer, have not had it checked out by a medical professional. &nbsp;Early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment! &nbsp;</p>